My Running Journey

I ran this 5K which was originally scheduled the same weekend as the Boston Marathon. The race was delayed then due to severe weather.

I used this race simply as a speed drill in preparation for the 5 mile race next weekend. Friday we did a hard tempo run and Saturday we ran an easy 10.3 miles so I was running this race with tired legs.

Weather was warm with temps in low 70's and roughly 70% humidity making it the first warm race of the year.

Goal was to break 20 minutes and see if I could pull it out with the limited training I had done.

Split times are as follows:

Mile 1) 6:07
Mile 2) 6:34
Mile 3) 6:35
.1) 0:39

Total time was 19:57 for a 6:25 pace. I finished 3rd in age group with roughly 200 runners for the race.

I was pleased with my time all things considering and hope to be around 32 to 32:30 on the 5 miler next week.

Enjoy the day everyone.